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• Disturbing behavior caught on video in parking lot near Baton Rouge's Mid City Play Video

  August 10, 2022 3:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - One man says his neighbor is attracting the worst company. Brian McGowan lives next to the Walgreens on the corner of South Acadian Thruway and Government Street. All hours of the day, his security cameras capture people doing various things behind the dumpster corral in the parking... more »

• Expect Acadian Thruway closures starting next week; improvements coming Play Video

  August 5, 2022 2:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Kansas City Southern and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development have signed an agreement to raise the rail bridge over Acadian Thruway between Perkins Road and I-10. The work will create a higher clearance for traffic to go underneath and provide room for future lane expansion... more »

• Deputies: Woman arrested after stealing ambulance, high-speed chase through multiple parishes

  March 13, 2022 1:34 PM

  FRANKLIN PARISH - A woman was arrested early Saturday morning after a high-speed chase in a stolen ambulance through multiple parishes. The Franklin Parish Sheriff's Office said they heard reports of an ambulance stolen from a hospital in Ouachita Parish around 9:30 p.m. Friday. The ambulance was seen... more »

• Outdated technology no longer works; medical alert company trying to reach customers Play Video

  March 4, 2022 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Last week, AT&T began its 3G network sunset. It didn't just affect phones, but everyday appliances. Some of that technology may be in your house, and you might not know it. Acadian On Call has been supplying medical alert systems for the last 25 years.... more »

• Acadian looking to hire and train 30 new EMTs

  September 17, 2021 12:23 PM

  Acadian Ambulance Service is looking to hire 30 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and they're willing to pay for the classes to become certified. The National EMS Academy and Acadian Ambulance are teaming up to offer an accelerated program in order to earn your EMT certification. It's a seven-week... more »

• Man takes on major DIY project, cleans out Dawson Creek himself Play Video

  May 24, 2021 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - It's not the do-it-yourself job anyone would want, but it's the one that's most likely to get things done. A man who is frustrated with flooding from clogged canals in Baton Rouge is taking it upon himself to clear them out. Stanley Livingston lives on Honeysuckle... more »

• Interstate reopens following crash involving prison transport vehicle

  October 12, 2020 11:00 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Monday morning crash appearing to involve a prison transport vehicle was cleared from I-10 East at Acadian shortly after 11:15 a.m. The crash, which resulted in minor injuries, temporarily shut down the interstate in the area. UPDATE: All lanes open on I-10 E... more »

• Ambulance services looking for paramedics, EMTs Play Video

  July 20, 2020 6:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Ambulance services are trying to recruit more paramedics and EMTs amid a nationwide shortage. The staffing shortage could be attributed to opportunities elsewhere, a high employee turnover, and low starting pay rates. One ambulance service in the area is offering an incentive to help attract more... more »

• Lafayette police arrest man allegedly involved in shooting that left 5 people injured

  June 21, 2020 7:36 PM

  LAFAYETTE, La. - Last week five people were injured in a shooting in Downtown Lafayette. According to KATC , The Lafayette Police Department arrested 21-year-old Aaron Gutierrez. On Sunday, June 14, around 2 a.m. LPD arrived to the 400 block of Jefferson Street in reference to a shooting.... more »

• No more vacancy; two Baton Rouge hotels acquired by LWCC Play Video

  February 4, 2020 6:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE - There's no more vacancy at two hotels on S. Acadian Thruway. The Louisiana Workers' Compensation Corp. has purchased the Red Roof Inn and La Quinta Inn near S. Acadian Thruway and I-10. The plan, for now, is to demolish them both. A demo crew has already... more »

• State presents upgrades to Acadian Thruway flooding spot Play Video

  June 27, 2019 3:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An upgrade is in the works to deal with the infamous flooding at the Acadian Thruway underpass in Baton Rouge. It's an issue each time there's heavy rain. Being one of the lowest points in the area, the spot under the railroad bridge floods, creating a... more »

• Flooding worries circle around Dawson Creek, federal funding could help Play Video

  June 21, 2019 7:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A neighborhood along Acadian Thruway, near I-10 and Dawson Creek, is tired of flooding. The most recent storm on June 6, 2019, was the final straw. At least 17 homes flooded along Honeysuckle Ave. and surrounding streets. Piles of debris sit at the curb, as it... more »

• Multi-million dollar expansion at BRCC announced

  June 26, 2017 4:40 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System announced a multi-million dollar expansion project at the Baton Rouge Community College Acadian Campus on Monday. The governor says the expansion will bring much needed workforce training and career opportunities to north... more »

• All lanes now open on I-10 EB

  September 22, 2016 9:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - All lanes are now open on I-10 eastbound. Thursday morning, the right lane was blocked on I-10 eastbound at Acadian due to an accident involving multiple vehicles. The delay from this incident remains at LA 415 and I-110 South at Capitol Access. News 2's... more »

• Man accused of breaking out of hospital, stealing ambulance

  June 18, 2016 3:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Officials say a man broke out of a psychiatric care hospital and stole an ambulance before leading police on a chase across Baton Rouge Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police say the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. According to arrest records, 40-year-old Christopher Porter escaped the... more »

• New sign on Acadian is drawing in unexpected attention Play Video

  December 28, 2015 5:12 PM

  BATON ROUGE - As drivers pass down Acadian, more and more are noticing a new sign. Some are even stopping to read it. Four weeks ago, Jeff Cobb was on his way home with dinner when a driver ran a red light, plowing into his car. He only suffered... more »

• All lanes now open on I-10 E before college

  October 29, 2015 7:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are now open on I-10 East following an earlier accident, but congestion is still lingering. Traffic remains backed up to LA-1 on I-10 East and Capitol Access on I-110 South. more »

• Armed man arrested after standoff near BRCC

  September 25, 2015 1:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after officers said he tried to rob a woman with a knife, then barricaded himself inside a home near Baton Rouge Community College. Cpl. J'Jean McKneely with Baton Rouge Police said officers were able to get the man out and apprehend him... more »

• All lanes open after wreck on I-10 at Acadian Thruway

  September 18, 2015 9:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE- All lanes are open on I-10 East at South Acadian Thruway following an earlier incident. Congestion from this incident is still backed up to LA-415 on I-10 East and Government Street on I-110 South. more »

• Baton Rouge shooting victim identified

  September 15, 2015 8:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police identified a man who was shot and killed Tuesday evening in Baton Rouge. Cpl. L'Jean McKneely said 33-year-old Walter Houston was shot in the chest during a fight between two different groups of family members at 3322 Iroquois St. A WBRZ crew on the... more »

• Acadian Ambulance membership program Play Video

  August 19, 2015 11:06 AM

  BATON ROUGE- The Acadian Ambulance Service has been an industry leader for more than 40 years. Now, they're looking to recruit people for their membership service. The membership program supports the group's community service projects, like standby service for area high school football games, fairs and festivals. ... more »